antiknock

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See also: anti-knock

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Etymology

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From anti- +‎ knock.

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Adjective

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antiknock (not comparable)

  1. Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.

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Noun

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antiknock (plural antiknocks)

  1. Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol)

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